This article investigates whether the use of a simple baseline measurement predicts venous leg ulcer healing at 12 and 24 weeks. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This quality improvement project aimed to improve wound-related quality of life (QoL) in clients with hard-to-heal wounds in their lower limbs and to increase referrals to multidisciplinary teams in the management of care for these clients. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The aim of this review was to explore the published evidence identifying general considerations/criteria for an ideal post-surgical wound dressing in terms of overcoming potential wound healing challenges (including infection) while supporting antimicrobial stewardship objectives. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs (as a result of misuse, such as over-prescribing) when certain pathogens fail to respond to treatment with antimicrobials. Consequently, patients can become severely ill and possibly die. A strategy referred to as antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) has been introduced which reduces the impact of this antimicrobial misuse. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
High bacterial burden is one of several reasons that wounds fail to heal. This clinical trial evaluated the use of bacterial protease activity (BPA) as a biomarker to detect whether a wound was in the period of pathogenicity, prior to overt clinical signs. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
To evaluate the influence of a wound healing protocol for stage III and IV pressure ulcers (PUs), and to determine the predictive power of specific sociodemographic and clinical characteristics on wound healing and infection. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
This study aimed to compare the effect of a novel sterile polyacrylate wound pad with activated carbon cloth treatment with a standard non-adhesive hydrocellular foam dressing with silver in reducing wound area. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of antiseptic solutions to that of non-antiseptic solutions in reducing wound infection rate, reducing bacterial load and improving wound healing. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The objective of this review was to present a comprehensive discussion of wound dressing adherence, including the mechanism of dressing adherence, adverse consequences, factors affecting adherence, tests to assess dressing adherence, and reduction of wound adherence. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This narrative review aims to summarise the evidence available for non-surgical treatment of ALUs, including topical therapy, pharmacological agents, therapeutic angiogenesis and devices. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Silver dressings have been used in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). This meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of silver dressings on DFU healing. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To assess the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of using a two-layer cohesive compression bandage compared with a two-layer compression system and a cohesive inelastic bandage system in treating newly diagnosed venous leg ulcers in clinical practice. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To internationally validate a tool for predicting the risk of delayed healing of venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Validation took place in UK, Austria and New Zealand, and includes community participants. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Maggot therapy (MT) or larval debridement therapy is a recognised, effective but underutilised treatment for the management of hard-to-heal wounds and infected ulcers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feelings and opinions of nurses regarding the use of MT. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Why you should read this article:
To enable you to outline the various types and characteristics of moisture-associated skin damage
To understand the importance of preventing contact between the skin and excessive moisture
To identify the role of optimal skin care in the prevention and management of moisture-associated skin damage
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A nurse-led national wound care strategy aims to banish assumptions about ‘chronic’ wounds. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
A 48-year-old man suffered a cardiac event and was successfully resuscitated at home. He remained in vegetative state. During a lengthy hospital stay, he was weaned from mechanical ventilation and treated for urinary and pulmonary infections. On admission for aftercare, there were pressure ulcers in the presacral area and next to the scapula. A stage 3, right calf ulcer had a peripheral rim of new epithelium. A left ….... To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
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